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Tennis Podcast: Is it written in the stars for Feliciano Lopez in Queen's final?

Feliciano Lopez takes on Marin Cilic in the Queen's final today - Getty Images Europe
Feliciano Lopez takes on Marin Cilic in the Queen's final today - Getty Images Europe

The final of the Aegon Championships is upon us, and although it might lack the top three seeds Andy Murray, Stan Wawrinka and Milos Raonic, who all lost on Tuesday, the Tennis Podcast team expect an emotional day.

The previous final appearance of Feliciano Lopez, in 2014, ended in an agonising loss in a final set tie-break. That was after he had held match point, and it hurt the Spaniard more than just about any other loss in his career.

"I’ve wanted to win this tournament so badly throughout my whole career," Lopez told Catherine Whitaker. "Now I have another chance," he said.

Marin Cilic has reached the final before, and won the tournament. The only problem is that nobody can remember any of the tennis in it. On that day, his opponent, David Nalbandian was disqualified for kicking a wooden sponsor box that injured the leg of a line judge. He was immediately disqualified. 

Cilic is in for a very busy day. After the singles final he plays the conclusion of his doubles semi-final against Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares, and then, if required, the final.

Whose side will the crowd be on in the singles final? Who do the podcast team think will have the edge this time? And is it possible that it is really written in the stars for Lopez this time after years of trying?

The Tennis Podcast is a free, weekly, downloadable tennis audio show, with daily editions during the Grand Slam tournaments. It is produced in association with Telegraph Sport and Eurosport. 

 

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